Better Care Home Health Services is a family-owned agency dedicated to providing excellent and comprehensive home health care to individuals and families of Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery and Bucks counties. We are honored that God has blessed us with the opportunity to positively impact and change people’s lives. It is our mission to ensure that we provide the very best of care to our clients.
We offer an exceptional combination of home care and community-based social services. Our goal is to help your loved ones to continue to live safely and confidently in a familiar place they call home. Better Care provides care through caregivers who are trained and/or certified. We offer long-term, short-term, and live-in care.
Caregiving can be an immensely rewarding journey, but it also brings formidable challenges that can leave you feeling exhausted. When the demands become overwhelming, respite care can provide a lifeline – a chance to recharge so that you can continue caring for your loved one.
Respite care by Better Care Home Health Services offers temporary relief by providing trained professionals that come to your home and attend to your loved one’s needs, allowing you to take a break. Whether it’s a few hours each week or an occasional extended stay, respite care gives you time to focus on your own well-being.
The right respite caregiver becomes an extension of you, providing customized care based on your loved one’s unique requirements. They can assist with activities like bathing, grooming, mobility, and medication management. Specialized skills, such as dementia care or physical therapy, may also be available.
Respite care isn’t one-size-fits-all – the caregiver adapts to your loved one’s changing needs. Their person-centered approach helps your loved one feel comfortable and secure. For instance, an experienced dementia care provider will use validation techniques to meet your loved one where they are. They understand how to provide modified assistance for bathing and grooming when cognitive abilities vary day to day.
Caregiving requires unrelenting effort, often leading caregivers to neglect their own self-care. Respite care offers a chance to step away and refuel.
Maybe you badly need to see your doctor, dentist, or get a haircut. Or perhaps you just want to meet a friend for coffee, go for a peaceful walk, or enjoy a hot bath. Seizing these moments to nourish your mind, body and spirit can enhance your ability to care for your loved one.
Let’s say you’ve postponed your annual physical for the past two years because you don’t want to leave your mom alone.
Receiving four hours of respite care gives you the time to finally schedule and attend this vital preventative appointment.
Or if you feel you haven’t had a restful night’s sleep in months, a respite caregiver allows you to catch up on much-needed rest.Respite care lifts the burden so you’re energized and less susceptible to stress or burnout.
You’ll have renewed patience, empathy and vigor to cherish each day with your loved one. Maintaining your own health helps you continue providing quality care.
Entrusting your loved one’s care to someone else can seem daunting at first. But reputable respite agencies thoroughly vet their caregivers, assessing their skills, experience and compassion. Ongoing training ensures the caregivers practice patient-centered care based on current standards.
When an exceptional caregiver connects with your loved one, it instills confidence that they are safe and happy in competent hands. This peace of mind is a precious gift that allows you to take a break.
Better Care Home Health Services is a family-owned agency dedicated to providing excellent and comprehensive home health care to individuals and families.
Better Care Home Health Services offers an exceptional combination of home care and community-based social services. Our goal is to help your loved ones to continue to live safely and confidently in a familiar place they call home.
To access respite care, contact Better Care Home Health Services and talk to us about your specific situation and needs.
Respite care availability and duration varies. Funding sources like Medicaid, VA Aid and Attendance, or Long Term Care Insurance help many families afford services.
With a patchwork of solutions, you can piece together enough respite to maintain your well-being while caring for your loved one at home. That’s time wisely invested.
When interviewing home care agencies, ask these questions to find the best fit:
Vetting in-home respite care providers thoroughly ensures your loved one receives attentive care catered to their needs.
Caregiving can be socially isolating, placing strain on relationships with friends and family. Respite care offers a chance to devote time nurturing these bonds.
Perhaps you’ll have lunch with a childhood friend, get to know a grandchild better, or simply share an unhurried laugh with your spouse. Strengthening these connections will sustain you during challenging times. Don’t underestimate the healing power of companionship.
For instance, let’s say you have tickets to a concert that you’ve been looking forward to for months. But when the night arrives, you feel reluctant to leave your aging mother alone. Four hours of respite care means you can still attend the concert without worry, reconnecting with friends and reminding yourself that you’re more than just a caregiver.
Combating caregiver burnout also involves setting healthy boundaries regarding your needs, duties and time. Respite care helps reinforce parameters so caregiving doesn’t subsume your whole identity. Here are some suggestions:
With respite care and boundaries, you can sustain your caregiving duties while taking care of yourself.
We start a client relationship by providing a free consultation where together we can explore your individual needs and offer the most helpful and appropriate care plan.
Look for certified nurse assistants, licensed practical nurses or registered nurses. Caregivers should be screened, trained in caregiving skills, CPR and first aid, and matched to your loved one based on experience with their specific condition.
Costs average $15-$35 per hour based on care needs, with many agencies requiring a 4 hour minimum. Financial assistance and long term care insurance can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
There are programs that provide subsidies for eligible families through Medicaid, VA, nonprofits and some state agencies.
Yes, you can find respite caregivers with specialized training to provide appropriate care for conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, mobility impairments, and more. Discuss your needs upfront.
Schedule as far ahead as possible – at least 2 weeks if you can. Last minute requests may not be fulfilled if providers are unavailable. Planning ahead helps ensure your respite needs are met.
